Kensington NSW 2033 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Kensington is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2033). The median sale price is $903k (+101% since 2009). The median weekly rent is $850/week, a gross rental yield of about 4.9%. It has a population of about 11,927 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,100,000 |
| 2022 | $1,135,000 |
| 2023 | $962,500 |
| 2024 | $1,120,000 |
| 2025 | $1,045,500 |
| 2026 | $902,500 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $730 |
| 2-bedroom | $860 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,200 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly apartment (56% of recorded sales).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 11,927
- Median age: 32
- Median weekly household income: $2,118
- Average household size: 2.3
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1122 · 98th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1145 · 99th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Kensington
- Kensington Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Kensington Light Rail (lightrail), about 0.5 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $2,540,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Kensington?
The median sale price in Kensington NSW 2033 is $902,500, up 101% since 2009. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Kensington?
The median weekly rent in Kensington (postcode 2033) is $850 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Kensington?
The estimated gross rental yield in Kensington is about 4.9%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Kensington?
Schools located in Kensington include Kensington Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Centennial Park 2021
- Zetland 2017
- Eastlakes 2018
- Waterloo 2017
- Kingsford 2032
- Rosebery 2018
- Randwick 2031
- Daceyville 2032
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.